RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 26 July 2026 Lesson 47 – The Wounded Soldier
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TOPIC: The Wounded Soldier (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, teach me how to respond to wounds in the discharge of my duty as your soldier in Jesus’ name (Scroll down for RCCG YAYA Sunday School 26 July 2026)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The Assistant Teacher should review the previous week’s lesson with particular attention to the lesson outline.
MEMORY VERSE: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. – Galatians 6:1 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Corinthians 2:5-8 (KJV)
5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.
7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
INTRODUCTION: A soldier is a person who is a member of an army. As Christians, we are soldiers of Christ called out from the darkness of the world to fight for the faith we profess in Jesus. No wonder, Apostle Paul says “…endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:3). However, the Christian soldier may be wounded during this fight. This may be due to the enemy’s attack, sin, carelessness, backsliding, loss, betrayal, hurt, being aggrieved, backstabbing, etc. This injury must be treated and the wounded soldier restored so that the person is not completely lost.
TEXT REVIEW: 2 CORINTHIANS 2:5-8.
A man had committed a serious sin, and the apostle Paul had previously addressed it sternly and encouraged the Church to discipline the offender. However, in this letter, Paul emphasises the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, reminding the Corinthians that the punishment inflicted on the man was sufficient and that the church should now reaffirm their love for him since he has repented. He stated that:
i. If any have caused grief, he had not grieved me, but in part that I may not overcharge you all. V5.
ii. …………………………………………………V6.
iii…………………………………………………..V7.
iv……………………………………………………V8.
LESSON OUTLINES
- DISCIPLINE AND COMPASSION
- RESTORATION
LESSON OUTLINES 1: DISCIPLINE AND COMPASSION
The teacher should explain the two sections in this outline and allow the students to contribute to the lesson to make it interactive.
A. Discipline
i. The Christian soldier who sustains an injury due to sin, misbehaviour, carelessness, avoidable mistakes, etc, must be disciplined in love and according to God’s word so that the person may learn and serve as an example to others (1 Timothy 5:20).
ii. This discipline must have a period it will last.
iii. The offender must know why the discipline is being enforced.
iv. Correction may seem grievous to the offender, but it is the son that the father loves, that he chastises (Proverbs 15:10; Hebrews 12:7-8, 11).
B. Compassion
i. If the injury was due to a loss, the Christian soldier must be shown enough compassion until fully re-established (Romans 12:15).
ii. Those who suffer from unjust treatment, backstabbing, hurt, etc. must be attended to by those who know the truth to right the wrong if possible (Acts 6:1-3).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: In light of the above point raised, is it right to suspend an accused indefinitely before an investigation is concluded? Discuss.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: RESTORATION
Restoring the wounded soldier is a process which would require the following:
- Love: Genuine love must play an active role in the restoration process. God disciplined David when he committed adultery, but he did not dethrone or kill him (2 Samuel 12:12-14; Romans 12:9-10).
- Build A Strong Support System: A good network of faithful believers must provide the necessary succour and a good landing for the wounded soldier (Galatians 6:1).
- Never Leave The Wounded Soldier Alone: We must not allow the wounded soldier to be ill alone; this may worsen the person’s state rather than heal it. (Galatians 6:2).
- Care And Visit: Our visitation must be deliberate and purposeful. We must take time to comfort with words from the scriptures, and use good practical examples, etc. We must also take time to pray for and with the wounded soldier (Romans 12:5; 15:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:25).
- Never Castigate: The wounded soldier who has been disciplined or aggrieved does not need to be criticised because “being down does not mean being out” (Proverbs 12:18; Matthew 7:1-2).
- Not A Plague: We must never treat the wounded soldier as someone struck with a pandemic rather, we must seek after the wounded soldier so that the person does not go down into depression or another sin (1 Corinthians 12:25-26).
- Do Not Trample Upon: We must consciously lift this wounded soldier up and never crush such a person through any negative attitude.
- Open To Corrections: The wounded soldier must also be open to correction and comfort of the Holy Ghost (Proverbs 12:1; 2 Samuel 12:13) to be fully restored into the fold (Philemon 1:10-12).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why do fellow Christians desert and treat those undergoing discipling like plagues?
CONCLUSION: The wounded soldier must be recovered and fully restored.
EVALUATION: What roles do discipline and compassion play in handling a wounded soldier?
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please help me to be an obedient and compassionate soldier of Christ.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five requirements for restoring a wounded soldier (2×5=10 Marks).
SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
- O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
